Phonathon raises $17,400 for Homemakers’ health care services

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Dec 2, 2012 at 3:15 AM

ROCHESTER — Thanks to the support of the community, The Homemakers Health Services has currently raised more than $17,400 in donations and pledges through its Annual Phonathon Campaign, which will be used to provide vital health care services to adults throughout the community.

The monies were raised during the Agency’s annual November Phonathon, which was held in conjunction with National Home Care Month. By the end of its fiscal year, the Agency hopes to raise to raise a total of more than $30,000 from the Phonathon, according to Linda Howard, chief executive officer of The Homemakers.

“Although we have received more than $15,500 to date, if past experience holds true, we will continue to receive pledges throughout this year and into the new year. Reaching our $35,000 goal will enable us to continue to provide vital health care services to people who need them when they need them.”

The gifts received from the Annual Phonathon will be used to provide vital home health care services to those who cannot afford the full cost, do not qualify for county, state or federal assistance or for which there is inadequate reimbursement for the services provided. Last year, The Homemakers Health Services’ subsidized more than $250,000 in health care services.

“On behalf of our organization and the people we serve, I’d like to thank all of the people and businesses who have already made gifts to our organization as well as the volunteers who helped make this year’s Phonathon successful,” said Susan Reid, president of the Board of Directors. “It is largely due to the generosity of the people who continue to support our organization that we are able to provide these vital health care services to people in our community.”

The Homemakers Health Services provides comprehensive health care services to adults throughout Strafford County as well as parts of Carroll and Rockingham counties. Services include visiting nurse, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides, homemaker, in-home care providers and adult day care services.

“For more than 38 years, The Homemakers Health Services has been here to provide you the help you need, when you need it,” said Howard. “Whether you or a loved one needs a visiting nurse following a hospital stay, a physical therapist after a joint replacement, assistance with light housekeeping, companionship, Alzheimer’s respite services or adult day care services, The Homemakers Health Services can make your life easier.”

For more information about the health care services provided by The Homemakers Health Services, contact René Philpott at (603) 335-1770, ext. 103/rphilpott@thehomemakers.org or visit the Agency’s website at www.TheHomemakers.org.